Grigor Dimitrov vs Gael Monfils Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Indian Wells

Prediction published on 10/03/2025, 07:55  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 10/03/2025 at 08:01 in ATP Indian Wells Predictions

Former world number three Grigor Dimitrov will face Gael Monfils next at the BNP Paribas Open. The seventh meeting between them happens in the third round of the event with the winner scheduled to face Denis Shapovalov or Carlos Alcaraz. Below is our prediction for the match.

Dimitrov is having a tough start to the season but has a second round win to build on. The Bulgarian overcame Nuno Borges in straight sets to book this slot.

That was his first win in five matches. Three times in those five matches he was forced to retire. On a 4-4 record, he will now seek to better his third round appearance at Indian Wells last season.

Monfils is having a much better start to the year, and has already claimed a title on the tour. The Frenchman won in Auckland and arrives for this match having done well in the opening two rounds.

Monfils beat Jan-Lennard Struff and Sebastian Korda in straight sets to set up this encounter. Having dominated matches against Dimitrov, the 38-year-old will be confident of another win.

Head-to-head records between these two stand at 4-2 in favor of Monfils. Three of his four wins were on hardcourts and he hopes this shapes a successful turn at Indian Wells.

Since his Indian Wells debut 20 years ago, Monfils hasn’t progressed past the quarters.